Machine Set-Up
To
1.Familiarize yourself with the machine and read all danger, warning and caution statements. Make sure all operators of this machine have read this Owner's Manual. If they cannot read English, have the manual explained fully before allowing anyone to operate the sander.
2.Locate the power supply. The receptacle should be compatible with the plug. The receptacle must be grounded and must be fused (30 amp) to avoid an electrical hazard.
3.Clip the dust bag to the elbow. See figure 5. Cross the strings on the dust bag and draw tight over the flare on the elbow. Wrap the string around the elbow and secure.
4.Wind the power cord through the cable arm. See figure 6. Keep the power cord out of path of equipment.
5.Pull the draw latch forward to release the access door to gain entry to the sanding chamber.
6.Rotate the release lever forward. See figure 7.
7.Install a new abrasive belt by sliding the abrasive over the tension roller and contact wheel. See figure 8. See table on page 12 for abrasive belt selection.
8.Rotate the release lever clockwise to tighten the abrasive belt.
9.Plug the
10.Turn on the motor circuit breaker (switch) momen- tarily.
11.Observe the belt tracking. Follow the procedures outlined in the "Sander Adjustment Procedures" on page 14 to correct the belt tracking. There is also a label on the inside of the access door that outlines the belt tracking adjustment.
12.Close the access door. Place the end of the draw latch over the keeper on the access door and push the draw latch flat against the mainframe to secure.
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